Break down the medical word into its word parts, and give the meaning of each word part. Then, give the definition of the medical word.
Leukemia
Definition:
Combining form and definition:
Suffix and definition:
Definition: A form of cancer that originates from cells within the blood-forming tissue of the red marrow
Combining form and definition: leuk/o, “white”
Suffix and definition: -emia, “condition of blood”
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A) Interfere with thrombocyte cell maturation B) Originate in marrow and infiltrate nodes C) Affect B and T stem cells in bone marrow D) Transform mature cells into immature ones
Sometimes enlarged lymph nodes may be the result of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma but more often are the result of infection. Which of the following is the primary way to rule out that infection?
a. A biopsy is done immediately and is looked at microscopically. b. Antibiotics are given to see whether the lymph node has decreased in size. c. Measure the size to determine whether the lymph node is larger than a certain size; if so, it is a tumor. d. Measure the patient's temperature; if it is elevated, the swelling is due to an infection.
People who tend to store body fat in the ________ are at increased risk for chronic disease.
A. thighs B. abdomen C. hips D. buttocks
When teaching the relationship concepts, begin the typical relationships for children with:
A. the 'we' relationship B. the 'you' relationship C. the 'group' relationship D. the self relationship